Panasonic DLP Based Projector PT-D7500U PT-D7600U Operating Instructions

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Lamp select
Two internal lamps in the projector can be used either
in “DUAL” or “SINGLE” mode depending on users
needs or viewing conditions.
In the “SINGLE” mode, the projector may automatically
switches between one lamp and the other, or one of
the lamps can be specified.
“DUAL”: Two lamps illuminate.
“LAMP 1”: One lamp illuminates.
(Lamp Unit 1 is always used)
“LAMP 2”: One lamp illuminates.
(Lamp Unit 2 is always used)
“SINGLE”: One of the lamps illuminates.
(The lamp with shorter operating hours...

72System information
Displays the system information of the projector.
• Pressing the “ENTER” button will move on to the next
page.
Option settings
Automatic adjustment
(Only for RGB input)
Use this setting when adjusting a specific or oblong
(16:9, etc.) signal.
Press the MENU button.
The MAIN MENU screen will be displayed.
Select “OPTION” with the 
buttons.
Press the ENTER button.
The OPTION screen will be displayed.
Using the  buttons, select “AUTO
SETUP”.
Press the  buttons.
The AUTO SETUP screen...

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P IN P
This item is used to set the condition of the Picture-In-
Picture.
Main window
Subwindow
Select “ON” or “OFF” with the  buttons.
The submenu can be displayed with the “ENTER”
button only when “ON” is selected.
• Main window:
The terminal selected for input is displayed.
Size: The user can specify the display size of the
main window between 10% and 100%.
Position: The user can specify the display position
of the main window on the screen.
•Subwindow:
The input terminal for the subwindow is...

74Setting FUNC1
The user can specify the function of the “FUNC 1”
button on the remote control.
“P IN P”: Displays the P IN P function.
“LAMP POWER”: 
Allows the user to set the lamp power.
“SIZE”: Allows the user to set the picture size.
Password 
This function is used when a service person.
Input the password with the numeric buttons (0 to 9) of
the remote control and press ENTER button to confirm
the entry.
FUNC1
LAMP POWER
SIZE
P IN P
Option settings
ET-MD95SD1
ET-MD95SD2
ET-MD95SD3
ET-MD75DV...

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Menus are extensively used for configuring, adjusting or reconfiguring the projector.
The menus structure is as follows:
Setting the contrast mode
OPTION
  SYSTEM INFORMATION
  VIDEO SETTING
  P IN P ON
  FUNC1 P IN P
  CONTRAST MODE HIGH
  PASSWORD
     :MENU SELECT    
     :CHANGE
MAIN MENU
         PICTURE
         POSITION
         LANGUAGE
         OPTION
         TEST PATTERN
         RESISTERED SIGNAL LIST
     :MENU SELECT    
ENTER:SUB MENUPress the “MENU” button.
The MAIN MENU screen will...

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How to switch the input impedance (signal level) of the synchronization signal
When the ET-MD95RGB input module (sold separately) is mounted, the user can switch the input impedance
(signal level) of the synchronization signal with the analog RGB input.
Choose 75 Ωwhen connecting with the equipment whose synchronization output impedance is 75 Ωsuch as a
signal selector, or switch to HI-Z (TTL) when connecting with the equipment whose synchronization output is TTL
such as a video card of a PC.
OPTION...

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The main unit is equipped with SERIAL terminals located in its terminal section on the side, and this terminal is
compliant with RS-232C. Also a serial output terminal is provided to enable plural projector control.
Examples of connection
Single projector Plural projectors
Pin assignments and signal names
Communication conditions (Factory setting)
Basic format
Transmission from the computer begins with STX, then the ID, command, parameter, and ETX are sent in this
order. Add parameters according to...

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Using the serial terminals
Press the “MENU” button.
The MAIN MENU screen will be displayed.
Press and buttons to select
“OPTION”.
Press the “ENTER” button.
The OPTION screen will be displayed.
Press and buttons to select
“RS232C SETTING”.
Press the “ENTER” button.
The RS232C SETTING screen will be displayed.
Press and buttons to select
communication conditions
Press  and  buttons to confirm the
setting.
Press the “MENU” button three times.
The on-screen indications disappear, and the
system returns to...

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Control commands
When controlling the projector from a computer, the following commands are available:
Cable specifications
• To connect the computer to the SERIAL terminal, prepare an adequate communication cable that
fits to your personal computer.Attention
 Power “ON”
Power “OFF”
Switch input modes
Query for active 
lamp mode 
Active lamp mode
Lamp power setting
In standby mode, commands other than “PON” are invalid.
 • While the lamp is ON and being controlled, a “PON” command will not be...

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Using the REMOTE 2 terminal provided on the side of the main unit, it is possible to operate the projector from a
control panel etc. furnished in a distant location where infrared remote control signal cannot be received.
Pin assignments and control
Be sure to short-circuit Pins  and  when controlling.
D-Sub 9-pin (female) 
external appearance
Note
Example of a control panel layout
Projector set up in a meeting roomControl panel located in a different room
STANDBYON
VIDEO/S-VIDEO
S-VIDEO
RGB2 RGB...